The D7212 control/communicator panel contains an integrated digital communicator capable of sending reports in both Modem II or BFSK formats to your receiver. Note that in order to receive Modem II reports, your receiver must have software revision 6.00 installed.
If an off-board point debounces repeatedly, set its switch to “open” (Command 47). For more information about POPITs and using them effectively, refer to the Program Entry Guide (74-06915-000).
Programming
The D7212 is an advanced panel with many features and functions. Although similar to popular 7000 series systems, I do not advise beginners starting with this panel due to its complex setup and advanced options and features that may prove useful across applications. However, its size makes it an attractive choice.
Radionics D7212s don’t feature jumpers or special key combinations that allow users to easily reset them back to default, the only effective solution being loading a default account using RPS or programming and then uploading it back onto the panel itself.
The D7212 features eight points that can be connected to OctoPOPIT modules (see D7212 Program Sheet). The D8125 module has GND and AUX terminals which connect directly with the panel’s power/ground terminals; additionally it features switches that assign sensor loop points from 9 through 48.
Sensors may be connected in series or parallel at these points. If a sensor is wired into an open loop, the D7212 will report an alarm condition on its display while sending an alarm report back to command center; conversely if connected in closed loop mode, D7212 will generate a trouble report that will silence alarm on display.
The D7212 can monitor up to two phone lines simultaneously. When one fails, the panel automatically switches over to its backup and reports an alarm or trouble alert directly to its command center, along with showing its screen displaying communications failure on it.
A red LED on the CPU becomes illuminated when its proper functioning has been verified, flashing every half second on and off to indicate that reports are being sent and received from/by D5200 programmer. You can temporarily turn this LED off by closing Rest Pin (Pin 6) using a screwdriver.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the D7212 Control/Communicator Panel
The D7212 comes equipped with an inbuilt digital communicator which communicates reports to your D5200 programmer via Modem II or BFSK transmission methods. For modem II reports to work properly with your receiver’s software revision 6.00 or later version of your receiver receiver must have had at least six updates installed for compatibility purposes – please refer to your Operation Manual (74-06913-000).
If your D7212 fails to send alarms through to your D5200 programmer, ensure the data/power cord is correctly connected and it has the latest firmware installed. Once verified, try reentering program parameters into the panel.
Make sure your tamper magnets are at least three inches apart to avoid interference and false alarms. If the D7212 cannot communicate with its programmer, follow the Phone Line Trouble procedure from the D5200 Operation Manual (74-06913-000). This will enable you to ascertain whether the problem lies at its end or within D7212.
Before connecting any other wiring, the power/ground cable must first be connected to terminal 10 of the D7212; this will connect it to a low-voltage reference point like a cold water pipe or rod and protect against lightning strikes and other potential electrical hazards.
In case of power outage, the D7212 won’t send alarms until its battery voltage reaches 12.1 VDC; this may also trigger its red battery LED to illuminate. Every 60 seconds or so, attempts will be made by D7212 to restore normal operations; otherwise its yellow battery LED will flash instead.
You have the option to configure the D7212 so it either ignores input from off-board faulted points, or treats them as open. By default, input from faulted points will be ignored.
With the D128 module, you can connect two non-powered telephone lines to a D7212 panel. It monitors one phone line and relays clicks when calls come into the panel – to activate this feature, choose “Activate Two Phone Lines” program item in D7212 Program Sheet; be sure to test D128 regularly!
System Configuration
The Radionics D7212 control communicator works seamlessly with the 6500 security system. Equipped with a built-in digital communicator capable of sending reports in either Modem II or BFSK formats to receivers, as well as connecting to networks through RJ31X jacks for networking access, it monitors up to two lines independently while reporting their statuses and reporting alarm events through modem II/BFSK modem technology and can send reports back directly from central station directly onto receiver display screens.
Set the D7212 to automatically dial an emergency service – be it police, fire or both; dialing specific numbers then playing pre-programmed voice messages when needed; even send emails/texts when an event has been detected!
A D7212 can monitor up to two phone lines simultaneously and will send out a PARAM FAIL report when either line fails, usually prompting you to press CMD 4 and silence its buzzer before restoring power usually clears all displays on its panel.
The D7212 contains eight Octorelays (1 to 48), eight POPEX modules and can be programmed as keypad points or motion detectors using its Point Assignments module. You can also arm or disarm individual Octorelays as needed.
The D7212 is an easy panel to set up. Simply mount its enclosure in an ideal spot on your premises, run all necessary wiring throughout and pull into its enclosure, earth ground at terminal 10, earth ground using an earthing rod or cold water pipe and close momentarily its reset pin to unlock it, thus speeding communication with D5200 programmer who then can download new handlers supporting additional features and functions of panel.
Installation
Before installing the D7212 control communicator, read through its Operations and Installation Manual (74-06913-000). If any questions arise, don’t hesitate to reach out – Radionics Customer Service can always help!
Troubleshooting and Symptom Diagnosis Check for these symptoms to assist with troubleshooting D7212 issues. Once found, follow the procedures outlined in each section for resolution of your problem.
The D7212 comes equipped with an inbuilt digital communicator capable of sending reports in either Modem II or BFSK formats to your receiver, although to receive them properly they must support Modem II reporting capabilities on both MPU and line cards.
Connect a wire from the RJ31X jack on the programmer to the D7212’s phone port, which also supports connecting to D5200 programmer. D5200 provides additional programming features and SDI trouble reports to D7212.
Use wire with 14 AWG gauge or larger for making the power/ground connection to the D7212’s battery terminal, before connecting additional devices to it.
Feed power and data wires through the rectangular openings on the D7212’s mounting skirt and secure them with screws. Connect them to the D7212, and plug the data/power cord into its programmer connector (J7).
Note: It is easier to set the switches of a D8128A OctoPOPIT before placing it into an enclosure with the D7212. Be certain the D7212 transformer does not share AC circuitry with any powered devices; and route sensor loop and alarm memory wiring away from AC conductors (including transformer wire) so as to prevent overheating.
The D7212 can store up to 500 events and modifiers in its alarm history. A red LED indicates when it is ready to send alarm messages or trouble reports directly to receivers.
The D8229 OctoRelay module adds relay outputs to a D7212 controller and features five switches that select which points it controls on that controller. For more information regarding point assignments, refer to the OctoRelay Point Assignments section of the D7212 Program Entry Guide (74-06915-000).